Second Chance Act Youth Reentry Program
This program is designed to enhance program reentry data capacities and decision-making processes to improve outcomes for young people.
Second Chance Act (SCA)
Supporting Youth During Reentry Week and Beyond
By Chyrl Jones, Acting OJJDP Administrator
“After incarcerated individuals serve their time, they should have the opportunity to fully reintegrate into society,” said President Joseph R. Biden when he proclaimed April 2021 as Second Chance Month. This is particularly true for youth involved in the juvenile justice system.
On any given day, there are approximately 37,500 youth in residential placement; the majority of whom...
Improving Juvenile Reentry Programs Capacity for Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting
The Improving Juvenile Reentry Programs Capacity for Data Collection, Analysis, and Reporting program builds state and local capacity to collect and use valid and reliable data to inform strategic decisionmaking.